DEAR DR. ROACH: I am Greek and have thalassemia minor. In general, my red blood cells are much smaller than typical ones, and my iron content is significantly low. Every time I see a different doctor who prescribes a blood test, they always emphasize that my iron content is low and that I ...
Dear Heloise: I just read your column in the Dallas Morning News and wanted to relay how I've almost eliminated the use of paper towels: I keep a stack of the cheapest white kitchen wash rags that I find at the grocery store. I fold them in half and place them in a dollar-store plastic shoe ...
Today is Saturday, Jan. 4, the fourth day of 2025. There are 361 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 4, 2007, Nancy Pelosi was elected the first female speaker of the House as Democrats took control of Congress. Also on this date: In 1853, New Yorker Solomon Northup ...
The stressed lunar aspect to Jupiter at the start of the day begs the question of how much force is necessary to solve a problem. Should you scrub hard or lightly brush the surface? Does the door need the twist of a knob, a shove or a kick? The right amount of energy to expend is always just ...
Dear Annie: A woman, "Patty," who pursued my husband 10 years ago, attends church with me. During this time, my husband alerted me to her efforts, and it culminated with her answering her home's front door in only a towel. Patty had called him to pick something up. My husband, fearing her ...
Dear Heloise: I just read about the woman putting decals on her car to find it. A hanky on your antenna would work better. However, when I get out of the car, I often look at the store in front of me. Am I near the exit door, entrance or in between? Today you can take a picture with your phone. ...
